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Broad Spectrum Biopesticides Comprising Beneficial Microorganisms

Pending Publication Date: 2022-07-07
LOCUS SOLUTIONS IPCO LLC
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Benefits of technology

The invention provides pesticidal compositions that can kill a wide variety of pests, including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and nematodes. These compositions are environmentally friendly, non-toxic and cost-effective. They work by using biosurfactants that help stimulate a plant's defense mechanisms and protect it from pests. The invention can be used to protect animals, plants, or plant parts from damage or death caused by pests. It can also protect agricultural crops from diseases, water loss, and other threats. Additionally, it can be used to reduce nuisance pests in homes, lawns, and gardens.

Problems solved by technology

In the agriculture industry, infections and infestations caused by bacteria, fungi, and other pests and pathogens hinder the ability of farmers to maximize production yields while keeping costs low.
Growers have relied heavily on the use of synthetic chemical pesticides to protect crops against pathogens, pests, and disease; however, when overused or improperly applied, these substances can pollute air and water through runoff, leaching and evaporation.
Even when properly used, the over-dependence and long-term use of certain chemical pesticides can alter soil ecosystems, reduce stress tolerance, increase pest resistance, and impede plant and animal growth and vitality.
Furthermore, the use of pesticides not only risks the contamination of the environment or agricultural products, but can be harmful to humans and may unintentionally harm beneficial species.
These antibiotics can treat certain bacterial diseases, but their use in such large quantities is worrisome to some who believe these substances will infiltrate into the products grown for consumption and / or contribute to antibiotic resistance.
While wholesale elimination of chemicals is not feasible at this time, farmers are increasingly embracing the use of biological measures as viable components of Integrated Nutrient Management and Integrated Pest Management programs.
The economic costs and the adverse health and environmental impacts of current methods of crop production continue to burden the sustainability and efforts of producing food and other crop-based consumer products.

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Metarhizium Anisoplae Using Solid-State Fermentation

[0233]Metarhizium anisopliae was grown by solid-state fermentation using a medium comprising a mixture of rice bran and rice husk with initial water content fixed at a value of about 50%. The medium was spread into metal trays fitted for a standard proofing oven (i.e., used by commercial bakers). Fermentation was then performed in a proofing oven at a temperature of 27±1° C. Fermentation time was 12-14 days.

Example 2—Growth of Beauveria Bassiana Using Solid-State Fermentation

[0234]A seeding culture of Beauveria bassiana with concentration of 1×107 conidia / g was grown for two days in a 3% corn meal, 2% rice bran, and 2% corn steep powder medium.

[0235]The seed culture was added to a wet rice medium (polished white rice, 40% moisture content), with the amount of inoculum equaling 10% of the total amount of medium. The culture was grown in a polyethylene bag.

[0236]Using these optimal conditions, 4.05 grams of conidia / 100 grams dry rice...

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Abstract

The subject invention provides biopesticide compositions and their use in controlling a broad spectrum of pests, including arthropods, bacteria, fungi, viruses, protozoa, parasites, nematodes, and / or pests that act as disease vectors. The compositions of the subject invention utilize beneficial microorganisms to target one or more pests that cause harm and / or damage to humans, animals, plants, and / or man-made structures, such as homes. In certain embodiments, the compositions comprise at least one species of entomopathogenic fungus.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 838,495, filed Apr. 25, 2019, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]In the agriculture industry, infections and infestations caused by bacteria, fungi, and other pests and pathogens hinder the ability of farmers to maximize production yields while keeping costs low. Growers have relied heavily on the use of synthetic chemical pesticides to protect crops against pathogens, pests, and disease; however, when overused or improperly applied, these substances can pollute air and water through runoff, leaching and evaporation.[0003]Even when properly used, the over-dependence and long-term use of certain chemical pesticides can alter soil ecosystems, reduce stress tolerance, increase pest resistance, and impede plant and animal growth and vitality. Furthermore, the use of pesticides not only risks the contamination o...

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Application Information

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IPC IPC(8): A01N63/27A01N63/22A01N63/20A01N63/38A01N63/30A01N63/32A01N63/50A01N25/12A01P1/00A01P3/00
CPCA01N63/27A01N63/22A01N63/20A01N63/38A01P3/00A01N63/32A01N63/50A01N25/12A01P1/00A01N63/30Y02A40/10A01N43/08A01N47/30
Inventor FARMER, SEANALIBEK, KENZORNER, PAUL SIBRAGIMOVA, SAMAL
Owner LOCUS SOLUTIONS IPCO LLC
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